In May 2025, Jordan experienced an increase in its annual inflation rate, reaching 1.98%, up from 1.83% in April. This was the highest rate recorded since February, mainly attributed to rising costs in several categories: personal effects surged by 21.06%, fruits and nuts rose by 16.63%, tobacco and cigarettes climbed by 12.53%, while tea, coffee, and cocoa increased by 10.71%. Additionally, there was a 5.5% hike in spices, food additives, and other food items. Despite this upward trend, some sectors experienced deflation, helping to mitigate the overall increase. These included a decrease of 2.88% in housewares, 2.78% in furniture, rugs, and bedspreads, a 2.74% drop in fish and seafood products, and a 2.22% reduction in household appliances. Furthermore, on a month-to-month basis, consumer prices saw a sharper rise in May, with a 0.21% increase compared to a 0.09% rise in April.